The Pros and Cons of Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo flooring is becoming an increasingly popular choice for many homeowners. Although there are a few benefits, we regularly steer people away from this type of hardwood flooring for a few reasons. The bamboo industry often touts the low environmental impact that bamboo has because unlike hardwood trees, it grows back in seven years. Another […]
Reclaimed Old Heart Pine Flooring
You may recall our blog a few months ago about reclaimed wood floors and where they come from. We are very excited that we purchased some beautiful reclaimed old heart pine from Tennessee. With the growth that the state is seeing, a lot of dilapidated homes, old barns, and buildings are being torn down but […]
Hardwood Flooring from the Belleview-Biltmore Hotel
A Piece of Tampa History for Your Home Over the past ten years there was much conversation over the fate of the famed Belleview-Biltmore Hotel in Belleair. Most of us know that the fight to save this piece of local history was lost and the demolition is nearly complete making way for new condos and […]
How to Clean Your Hardwood Flooring
After virtually every hardwood flooring installation or refinishing, we’re asked the question, “What’s the best way to clean my hardwood floors?” Our most common answer is, “Less is more.” Of course we do want to help you keep your hardwood flooring beautiful for as long as possible so here are our recommendations. Step 1: Before […]
What is Luxury Vinyl Tile?
A lot of people are asking about LVT flooring and when we start to talk about the options, the next question is often, “Isn’t that just my mom’s old vinyl with a higher price tag?” The answer to that is, “Not at all.” Resilient Flooring To really understand what luxury vinyl flooring is you need […]
What Can Be Done About My Stairs?
We’ve come across many staircases that were once beautiful hardwood but had carpet laid on top, and some where the homeowner assumed the cost would be too high or the damage too severe to consider refinishing the stairs. There are solutions even if you never had hardwood stairs but would like to. Anatomy of a […]
The Pros and Cons of Wood Plank Tile Flooring
The look of real hardwood floors is becoming increasingly popular but some homeowners are hesitant to install hardwood in their home for one reason or another. Because of this, wood plank tiles have become a popular choice among Florida homeowners. In today’s blog we’re going to look at the pros and cons of wood plank […]
Preventing Moisture Damage on Wood Floors
We’ve all seen a wood floor that’s been damaged by a burst pipe or other water source. When that water is on the floor for a period of time, the finish is often destroyed and the wood itself warps. What many homeowners aren’t aware of until it happens to them is when their wood floor […]
Where Do Reclaimed Wood Floors Come From?
In order to “make room for progress” many historic homes, barns, and buildings are being torn down. Do you ever wonder what happened to the wood floors in those buildings? Until recently the flooring was often destroyed with the building. More and more often today salvage companies are working with the demolition companies and removing […]
More About Off White and Gray Hardwood Flooring
With so many new homes in the Tampa Bay area, it’s no surprise that many of these homes have a contemporary style both inside and out. For years Tampa homeowners overwhelmingly choose tile for their modern homes but now the new top choice is hardwood flooring with a gray or off white finish. Gray flooring […]